Feb 15, British Psychological Society: Today in the History of Psychology (15th February 1902)
The first scientific meeting of the British Psychological Society took place. Papers presented at the meeting included 'The Evolution of Laughter,' by James Sully; 'Fechner's Paradoxical Experiment,' by William McDougall and 'Pathological Changes in Immediate Memory and Association' by William George Smith.
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Feb 14, Carl Jung: Today in the History of Psychology (14th February 1955)
Carl Jung was featured on the front cover of Time magazine and the subject of an article in the medicine section titled 'The Old Wise Man,' which noted that at the age of 79 Jung was still "tirelessly adventuring through the vast reaches of the psyche. "
It was also on this day in 1903 that Carl Jung married Emma Rauschenbach.
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Feb 13, Jean-Martin Charcot: Today in the History of Psychology (13th February 1882)
Jean-Martin Charcot presents 'On the Various Nervous States Determined by Hypnotization in Hysterics' to the French Academy of Sciences in Paris.
A highly respected and pioneering neurologist, Charcot's landmark presentation served as a catalyst for the scientific study of hypnotism.
See following link to read 'What is Hypnosis?' A classic article originally published in the Journal of Abnormal Psychology in 1906.What is Hypnosis? (Source: Forensic Psychology Blog)
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Feb 12, Charles Darwin: Today in the History of Psychology (12th February 1809)
Charles Darwin was born. A revolutionary scientist and extraordinary thinker, Darwin's theory of evolution had a profound influence on our understanding of the natural world.
Darwin's ideas have informed many areas of psychology including the evolution of instinct and the part played by intelligence in the process, the evolution of mind and expressions of emotion.
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Feb 11, Bernice Neugarten: Today in the History of Psychology (11th February 1916)
Bernice Levin Neugarten was born. A renowned authority within the field of gerontology and adult human development, Neugarten was at the forefront in the fight against ageism and the promotion of intergenerational equity.
Included among her most influential publications were: 'Personality in Middle and Late Life' (1964), 'Middle Age and Aging: A Reader in Social Psychology' (1968) and 'Adjustment to Retirement. A Cross-National Study' (1969).
See following link to learn all about developmental psychology.Developmental Psychology
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